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Carhartt Jackets and Vest for Outer Layering A Five-Layer System The two Carhartt jackets and vest that I describe here represent two possible outer layers in a five-layer modular cold-weather layering system that I’ve developed over the last 50 years. Look up “cold weather layering” and you’ll mostly get descriptions of a three-layer system consisting…
Truewerk T1 Werkshort — the advantages of engineered fabrics and garments The Truewerk T1 Werkshort is a great example of why synthetic materials are replacing traditional ones in construction and trades clothing. As much as I like tradition, and even traditional denim, cotton, and canvas work clothes when the weather is unpleasant synthetics get my…
Brunt – The Perkins When we first partnered up with Brunt we were working on reviewing their workwear. After we completed the review, we decided we wanted to collaborate again, this time reviewing one of their work boots. Brunt is starting to climb the ladder in the workwear form and is on pace to be…
Helly Hansen Oxford Lined Vest Review I’ve personally never been a vest guy– I just never liked them, until I did. Two years ago, my wife bought me a flannel shirt along with a complementing vest and told me to wear it and stop my whining. Unable to find a way out of this, I…
HISEA Men’s Safety Work Boots Review– Model AQX01A One of the most overlooked pieces of equipment is your feet. They get you from point A to point B and if you are like us, you are on them all day! There are hundreds of boot manufacturers out there and we are sure everyone has their…
Timberland Pro® Tempe Pants and Shorts Most trades people have to work outside in the hot weather some of the time, and clothing designed for comfort in that environment is essential. The Timberland Pro® Tempe Pants and Shorts are good examples of clothing that can make your day a whole lot more pleasant. But Back…
HISEA Apollo Rain Boots Mud sucks. What sucks more than mud, is cold, wet feet! In New England, this time of year the snow is melting on warmer days and the ground becomes soft and muddy. Why ruin your work boots and risk your feet becoming wet? The HISEA Apollo Rain Boots provide waterproof coverage…..…
Helly Hansen Verglas Pullover Review At the end of the long workday or even the end of a super long tiresome work week, there is nothing like taking off the tool belt, kicking off the work boots, the dirty work pants, and slipping into something a lot more comfortable! It is literally one of my…
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